In short: A professional or co-living HMO refurbishment creates a higher-specification shared home: ensuite bedrooms, well-designed shared kitchens and lounges, good sound insulation, and finishes aimed at working tenants. In Vale of Glamorgan we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- CF
- Main towns
- Barry, Penarth, Llantwit Major
What do professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Vale of Glamorgan involve?
- Interior design and furnishing coordination
- Designer communal kitchen and lounge
- Kitchenettes in rooms where the layout allows
- Ensuite to every room where space allows
- Smart heating and lighting controls
- Bike and bin storage
Which rules apply in Vale of Glamorgan?
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
- England’s national room sizes do not apply in Wales; councils set their own room standards.
- Kitchen and bathroom ratios are set in each council’s HMO standards.
- Fitness for human habitation rules require mains-powered, interlinked smoke alarms on every storey and CO alarms where there is a gas, oil or solid-fuel appliance.
- Building regulations sound requirements can apply to conversions and new separating walls and floors.
Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.
How much do professional and co-living HMO refurbs cost in Vale of Glamorgan?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £3,750 – £8,450 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,750 – £9,400 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,500 – £16,900 | kitchen |
| Acoustic upgrade to a party or partition wall | £900 – £2,000 | £850 – £1,900 | wall |
Typical time on site: 8–16 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Professional and co-living HMO refurbs by town in Vale of Glamorgan
Questions about professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Vale of Glamorgan
Do kitchenettes in rooms change the fire requirements?
Often, yes. Cooking in bedrooms usually means a heat detector in the room and a higher standard of fire separation. We plan it with the fire risk assessment and council standards.
Do you do the interior design?
We coordinate finishes and fittings with you, and can work with your interior designer or furnishing supplier.
Do you carry out professional and co-living HMO refurbs across Vale of Glamorgan?
Yes, across the whole of Vale of Glamorgan, including Barry, Penarth, Llantwit Major.
Who licenses HMOs in Vale of Glamorgan?
Vale of Glamorgan council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Vale of Glamorgan
- Ensuite installation in Vale of Glamorgan
- Sound insulation in Vale of Glamorgan
- Communal kitchen refits in Vale of Glamorgan
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Vale of Glamorgan
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Vale of Glamorgan
- EPC and energy upgrades in Vale of Glamorgan
- Full HMO refurbishment in Vale of Glamorgan
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Vale of Glamorgan